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US4216768A
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Device for inhaling powdered substance
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-03-23
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Granted: 1980-08-12
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Expires: 1998-03-23
Abstract
Abstract A device for administering to a patient by inhaling through a nostril a measured quantity of powdered substance comprised of a concave spoon having a first end of a hollow tube attached thereto, the tube interior communicating to the spoon concavity, a flange having an aperture there through, the second end of the hollow tube attached to the flange and the hollow interior of the tube opening through the flange aperture.
Inventors
- 👤 Whitfield Jack
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:24
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M15/00; A61M15/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A device for administering powdered medicinal substances by inhaling through a nostril comprised of planar flange means adatped to occlude a person's nostril opening having an aperture there through, a concave spoon, the spoon having a predetermined volume, a hollow tube, the tube having a first end mounted to the spoon, the hollow interior of the tube opening into the spoon concavity and the second end of the hollow tube mounted to the flange means, the hollow interior of the tube opening through the aperture in the flange means, whereby when the flange means is placed over a person's nostril, powdered substance placed in the spoon concavity may be readily inhaled through the hollow tube into the patient's nostril.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
119 words
A device for administering powdered medicinal substances by inhaling through a nostril comprised of planar flange means adatped to occlude a person's nostril opening having an aperture there through, a concave spoon, the spoon having a predetermined volume, a hollow tube, the tube having a first end mounted to the spoon, the hollow interior of the tube opening into the spoon concavity and the second end of the hollow tube mounted to the flange means, the hollow interior of the tube opening through the aperture in the flange means, whereby when the flange means is placed over a person's nostril, powdered substance placed in the spoon concavity may be readily inhaled through the hollow tube into the patient's nostril.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
151 words
A device for administering to a person by inhaling through a nostril a measured quantity of powdered substance comprising and elongated hollow tube, the tube having an upper end and a lower end, an extended planar flange, means having a planar area adapted to occlude a person's nostril opening, the upper end of the tube mounted to the flange means, the hollow interior of tube opening extending through the flange means and opening on the upper surface thereof, a concave spoon, the lower end of the tube mounted onto the spoon and the hollow interior of the tube opening into the concavity of the spoon, whereby measured quantities of powdered substances placed in the spoon concavity may be administered directly through a person's nostril by placing the upper surface of the flange against a nostril which then closes the covered nostril except for the hollows tube opening when the person inhales.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
151 words
A device for administering to a person by inhaling through a nostril a measured quantity of powdered substance comprising and elongated hollow tube, the tube having an upper end and a lower end, an extended planar flange, means having a planar area adapted to occlude a person's nostril opening, the upper end of the tube mounted to the flange means, the hollow interior of tube opening extending through the flange means and opening on the upper surface thereof, a concave spoon, the lower end of the tube mounted onto the spoon and the hollow interior of the tube opening into the concavity of the spoon, whereby measured quantities of powdered substances placed in the spoon concavity may be administered directly through a person's nostril by placing the upper surface of the flange against a nostril which then closes the covered nostril except for the hollows tube opening when the person inhales.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-08-12 | 1984-02-11 | 1984-08-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-08-12 | 1988-02-11 | 1988-08-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-08-12 | 1992-02-11 | 1992-08-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |